Vintage Fashion Blog
Learn how to shop for a vintage slip from the lingerie expert, Emma Benitez of Nylon Nostalgia. I’m thrilled and honoured to collaborate on this article with a lady who I’ve been admiring from far for years. Emma Benitez, BA (Hons) in Fashion & Dress History, is an expert in vintage lingerie and the most knowledgeable person I know on…
A Weekend in Warsaw-Travel Guide Welcome to the perfect weekend in Warsaw! The perfect weekend series is a difficult one to create during the time of the pandemic. Unpredictable lockdowns and restrictions on travel make it impossible to plan the next holiday trip, especially if it’s just for the weekend. I would love to share with you all my…
In this post, you will discover the history of the famous Handmacher brand synonymous in the 1940s and the 1950s with quality suits for an affordable price. I will also share with you some of the most beautiful examples of Handmacher clothes depicted in 1950s ads and my personal collection. To say that I have an abundance of vintage skirt…
Dominique de Merteuil on Book Covers I’m on the cover of ‘Corsets: A Modern Guide by Velda Lauder.’ Photography, Gregory Michael King I’m also on the cover of ‘Lingerie: A Modern Guide: A Modern Girl’s Guide’ shot by Gregory Michael King. BORED PANDA LOVES VINTAGE & IT’S BEYOND MY CONTROL BLOG It’s Beyond My Control blog featured on the…
The queen of the silver screen once famously said I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door. Always glamorous, known on and off the movie set for being a true perfectionist, with a distinctive style adorned and copied by fans all over the…
Sleeping in Opulence: Embrace the Elegance of Gilda and Pearl Silk Pyjamas Gilda and Pearl – silk pyjamas for vintage vixens! Movie star, oh movie star! If I could get away with wearing silk pyjamas worthy of my 1930s and 40s film heroines (think Veronica Lake, Joan Crawford or Rita Hayworth) as daywear, I certainly would have no reservations in…
